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UFC Releases Veteran Welterweight Paulo Thiago

A UFC welterweight the past five years, Paulo Thiago has been cut by the world’s top MMA promotion. Since Thiago had lost three in a row, the release was widely expected. MMAFighting.com confirmed the UFC’s decision on Wednesday. In his first trip to the Octagon during February 2009, Thiago shocked the 170-pound class with a […]

A UFC welterweight the past five years, Paulo Thiago has been cut by the world’s top MMA promotion. Since Thiago had lost three in a row, the release was widely expected. MMAFighting.com confirmed the UFC’s decision on Wednesday. In his first trip to the Octagon during February 2009, Thiago shocked the 170-pound class with a […]

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Chael Sonnen vs. Wanderlei Silva Official for Sao Paulo Venue on May 31

As rumors began to swirl that a long-awaited grudge match between Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva would not actually happen, UFC officials confirmed last night that the bout is now official for a “Fight Night” event on May 31.  As MMA Fighting first reported at the conclusion of UFC Fight Night 38 last night, “The American […]

As rumors began to swirl that a long-awaited grudge match between Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva would not actually happen, UFC officials confirmed last night that the bout is now official for a “Fight Night” event on May 31.  As MMA Fighting first reported at the conclusion of UFC Fight Night 38 last night, “The American […]

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UFC on Fuel 2 Results: What’s Next for Paulo Thiago?

In February 2009, Paulo Thiago was making his UFC debut.  Despite being 10-0 at the time and a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu blackbelt, Thiago was coming into the fight as an underdog against former TUF competiter Josh Koscheck.  Although he …

In February 2009, Paulo Thiago was making his UFC debut.  Despite being 10-0 at the time and a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu blackbelt, Thiago was coming into the fight as an underdog against former TUF competiter Josh Koscheck.  Although he was supposed to be the inferior striker, Thiago ended up knocking out Koscheck in the first round of their […]

Chael Sonnen: The Biggest Reason Why He’d Still Be Safe in Sãu Paulo, Brazil

Chael Sonnen is the most beloved man in the short history of MMA. Surf the various MMA forums on the internet and you’ll lose count of the many threads showing concern (ahem) for his safety once he sets foot on that beautiful South American city …

Chael Sonnen is the most beloved man in the short history of MMA. Surf the various MMA forums on the internet and you’ll lose count of the many threads showing concern (ahem) for his safety once he sets foot on that beautiful South American city of São Paulo, Brazil. (It really confounds me why anyone […]

UFC 134: Is Paulo Thiago Getting the Respect He Deserves on the Facebook Prelim?

With UFC 134 fast approaching, all eyes seem to be on the main event of Anderson Silva vs. Yushin Okami. But one fighter who deserves more attention than he’s getting is Paulo Thiago. At first glance, his record might indicate he belongs exactly …

With UFC 134 fast approaching, all eyes seem to be on the main event of Anderson Silva vs. Yushin Okami. But one fighter who deserves more attention than he’s getting is Paulo Thiago. At first glance, his record might indicate he belongs exactly where he is, but a deeper look reveals different. Despite dropping his […]

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UFC 134: Is Paulo Thiago Getting the Respect He Deserves on the Facebook Prelim?

Paulo Thiago Forced to Withdraw From UFC Live 3 Event Due To Injury

Paulo Thiago was scheduled to meet Johny Hendricks at UFC Live 3 on March 3, but has been forced to withdraw from the event due to an elbow injury that will require surgery to repair. According to Sherdog.com, Thiago’s manager, Wallid Ismail, sai…

Paulo Thiago was scheduled to meet Johny Hendricks at UFC Live 3 on March 3, but has been forced to withdraw from the event due to an elbow injury that will require surgery to repair. According to Sherdog.com, Thiago’s manager, Wallid Ismail, said, “This surgery is quite simple, but it is something that was making […]

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Paulo Thiago Forced to Withdraw From UFC Live 3 Event Due To Injury